Nine-Ingredient Pinellia Decoction

石修撲廣飲病論

Ginger-processed Pinellia 3g, Tangerine peel 3g, Licorice 3g, Bupleurum 3g, Polyporus 3g, Alisma 4g, Poria 4g, Dried ginger 1g, Cimicifuga 1g

Decoct in water and take warm.

湯劑

Obesity caused by water toxin. This formula can treat all retained fluids. Retained fluids occur due to a disturbance of water metabolism; those with this condition are mostly overweight with stagnation of water-Qi. This formula can be used for those with retained fluids who have loss of free movement of the hands and feet, with numbness, shoulder or lower back pain, heaviness of the body, urgent breathing, and puffiness.